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Medtronic Finds TAVI with CoreValve System Cost Effective for Treating Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis
May 21, 2013 4:06 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsFocused on offering devices that provide both clinical and economic value, Medtronic, Inc. unveiled the results of a cost-effectiveness model comparing transcatheter aortic valve implantation with the CoreValve System to medical management. Presented at EuroPCR 2013, the United Kingdom-based analysis compared the "real world" Medtronic CoreValve ADVANCE study to the medical management cohort of the PARTNER B study.
Letter to Biosense Technologies Private Limited concerning the uChek Urine Analyzer
May 21, 2013 12:00 am | by U.S. Food & Drug Administration | News | CommentsIt has come to our attention that you are currently marketing the uChek Urine analyzer, which is intended for use with Siemens Multistix SG10, Siemens Multistix SG, Siemens Uristix, Bayer Diastix, and Bayer Keto-Diastix reagent strips for the qualitative and semi-quantitative determination of urine analytes including glucose, urobilinogen, pH, ketone, blood, protein, bilirubin, nitrite, leukocyte, and specific gravity.
Teleflex Announces Launch of its Next Generation Vascular Positioning System
May 20, 2013 5:00 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsLIMERICK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2013--Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical devices for critical care and surgery, announces the launch of the ARROW ® VPS G4 ™ Device. The ARROW VPS G4 Device is used in conjunction with the disposable ARROW ® VPS ® Stylet....
Given Imaging Announces New European Study Evaluating PillCam(R) COLON versus CT-Colonography in Patients With Incomplete Colonoscopy
May 20, 2013 4:45 pm | by GlobeNewswire | News | CommentsGiven Imaging Ltd, a world leader in GI medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced data from several European studies confirming the effectiveness of PillCam COLON in detecting colonic lesions in patients following incomplete colonoscopies and monitoring diverse digestive diseases in both adults and children.
Single Mode Fiber Laser Markers Offer Processing Advantages
May 20, 2013 4:12 pm | by Dr. Geoff Shannon, Laser Technology Manager, Miyachi Unitek | Miyachi Unitek Corp. | Articles | CommentsThe fiber laser marker has become commonplace for mainstream marking applications, providing excellent high speed contrast marking of steels and plastics, as well as materials micromachining, including cutting, drilling, scribing, and ablation. Lasers with better beam quality can mark or machine faster, and provide better feature resolution and improved process quality.
B. Braun Committed To Improving Patient Safety
May 20, 2013 3:00 pm | by PR Newswire | News | CommentsBETHLEHEM, Pa., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Braun Medical Inc. (B.Braun) is committed to enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety with products, services and education focused on sharing best clinical practices. B.Braun will feature its innovative Outlook® 400ES...
Medical Approved, 400W AC/DC Power Supplies
May 20, 2013 2:51 pm | by MDT Staff | Micropower Direct Llc | Product Releases | CommentsThe MPU-400M series, available now from MicroPower Direct, is a family of compact 400W AC/DC power supplies that are certified to EN 606013RD edition. These power supplies offer a unique combination of high power, safety features, robust performance and compact construction.
New One Way Respiratory Valves
May 20, 2013 2:42 pm | by MDT Staff | Qosina | Product Releases | CommentsQosina has announced the addition of two One Way Respiratory Valves to their line of respiratory kit components and circuit connectors. Made of polypropylene and medical grade silicone, the valves feature molded arrows to indicate the direction of flow.
Micro Extrusion Primary Wires
May 20, 2013 2:33 pm | by MDT Staff | Temp-Flex Cable Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTemp-Flex has announced its MediSpec micro extrusion primary wires, designed to meet tight tolerance requirements for invasive and implantable applications in the medical industry. The Temp-Flex MediSpec micro extrusion primary wires deliver optimal reliability down to 52 AWG in a wide range of biocompatible conductor materials.
Preparing for Medical Electronics RoHS Compliance
May 20, 2013 2:33 pm | by George Karalias, Director of Marketing & Communications, Rochester Electronics | Rochester Electronics | Blogs | CommentsNext July, certain medical electronics will fall under the scope of RoHS—the European Union’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances. In terms of the electronics industry, that is now a tight deadline for manufacturers. Medical devices that have so far been exempt from RoHS fall into scope under the RoHS Recast (RoHS 2) beginning in July 2014.
External Gauge Control System Delivers Greater Output
May 20, 2013 2:18 pm | by MDT Staff | Product Releases | CommentsAddex has announced an enhanced automatic external gauge control system for blown film extrusion lines. The new Tandem external gauge control system combines the gauge control efficiency of Addex’s EGC air ring with a bubble stabilizing lower air ring which achieves 15% to 30% greater output compared to Addex’s standard EGC system.
Commonly Used Catheters Double Risk of Blood Clots in ICU and Cancer Patients
May 20, 2013 11:32 am | by University of Michigan Health System | News | CommentsTouted for safety, ease and patient convenience, peripherally inserted central catheters have become many clinicians' go-to for IV delivery of antibiotics, nutrition, chemotherapy, and other medications. But compared to other central venous catheters, these commonly-used catheters more than double the risk of dangerous blood clots – especially among patients who are critically ill or who have cancer.
Study Finds that Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer's Are Linked
May 20, 2013 11:25 am | by American Thoracic Society | News | CommentsA new study looking at sleep-disordered breathing and markers for Alzheimer's disease risk in cerebrospinal fluid and neuroimaging adds to the growing body of research linking the two. But this latest study also poses an interesting question: Could AD in its "preclinical stages" also lead to SDB and explain the increased prevalence of SDB in the elderly?
ER Docs Are Key to Reducing Health Care Costs
May 20, 2013 11:22 am | by American College of Emergency Physicians | News | CommentsEmergency physicians are key decisionmakers for nearly half of all hospital admissions, highlighting a critical role they can play in reducing health care costs, according to a new report from the RAND Corporation. Hospital admissions from the ER increased by 17 percent over seven years, accounting for nearly all the growth in hospital admissions between 2003 and 2009.
Genetic Screening Could Reveal Hidden High Risk for Coronary Heart Disease
May 20, 2013 11:18 am | by University of Helsinki | News | CommentsThe study comprised over 24,000 Finnish subjects and was led by Professor Samuli Ripatti. The results revealed that a panel of 28 genetic markers improved detection of individuals with high risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) (10-year risk ≥20%) over traditional risk factors.
